Borealis
Originally built as MS Rotterdam for Holland America Line, where she served as co-flagship for 22 years, the vessel was transferred to Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and renamed Borealis following a major refit. During her time as Rotterdam, the ship carried an art collection valued at over US$2 million and experienced a notable incident when all four engines failed during Hurricane Karl while crossing the Atlantic, though she regained power and reached port safely. The name Borealis references an earlier Fred. Olsen ship from 1948, before the company became a cruise line.
Borealis has a gross tonnage of 61,849 and accommodates up to 1,360 passengers on a lower berth basis, served by a crew of 615. The ship measures 238 metres in length with a beam of 32 metres, spans 10 decks, and offers 690 cabins in total. She is powered by Wartsila-Sulzer engines and operates at a service speed of 25 knots.
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